research The association of hair loss and coronavirus infection COVID-19 – facts and hypotheses
COVID-19 may cause different types of hair loss, and the virus's effects on hair could help understand its impact on other body parts.
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research Alopecia areata: a review of disease pathogenesis
Alopecia areata is likely an autoimmune disease with unclear triggers, involving various immune cells and molecules, and currently has no cure.
research The skin and obesity
Obesity worsens skin health and losing weight can improve skin conditions.
research Disease burden, clinical management and unmet treatment need of patients with moderate to severe alopecia areata; consensus statements, insights, and practices from CERTAAE (Central/Eastern EU, Russia, Türkiye AA experts) Delphi panel
Alopecia Areata significantly lowers quality of life and current treatments are inadequate, highlighting a need for better therapies and standardized treatment protocols.
research A neuroendocrinological perspective on human hair follicle pigmentation
Brain hormones significantly affect hair color and could potentially be used to prevent or reverse grey hair.
research Hair follicle immune privilege in autoimmune and immune-mediated alopecias: paths toward reestablishing immune tolerance
Different types of alopecia cause hair loss due to immune system issues, with some allowing regrowth and others causing permanent loss.
research Vasoactive intestinal peptide, whose receptor-mediated signalling may be defective in alopecia areata, provides protection from hair follicle immune privilege collapse
A substance called VIP might protect hair follicles from being attacked by the immune system, and problems with VIP signaling could lead to hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Taurine, a non-proteinous essential amino acid for human body systems: an overview
Taurine is important for many body functions and its deficiency can cause health problems.
research Herpes Zoster Precipitating First Attack of Neuromyelitis Optica along with Perinuclear Anti-Neutrophilic Cytoplasmic Antibody Positive Vasculitis
A woman's shingles infection triggered her first episode of a rare neurological disorder and blood vessel inflammation.
research Infantile vitiligo and alopecia in immunodysregulation polyendocrinopathy enteropathy X‐linked syndrome
Early recognition of symptoms is crucial for treating IPEX syndrome with a stem cell transplant.
research Vitamin D resistance
Vitamin D and its receptor are essential for hair growth, cell regulation, immune function, and heart health.
research Understanding, recognizing, and managing toxicities of targeted anticancer therapies
Targeted anticancer therapies can cause severe side effects similar to traditional chemotherapy, but with different types.
research Toward understanding scarless skin wound healing and pathological scarring
Scarless healing is complex and influenced by genetics and environment, while better understanding could improve scar treatment.
research Controlled Delivery of T-box21 Small Interfering RNA Ameliorates Autoimmune Alopecia (Alopecia Areata) in a C3H/HeJ Mouse Model
Controlled delivery of specific RNA and IL-4 restored hair growth in mice with autoimmune alopecia.
research An essential role for Rxrα in the development of Th2 responses
RXRα is crucial for proper immune response and links diet to immune function.
research AIRE Deficiency Leads to the Development of Alopecia Areata‒Like Lesions in Mice
AIRE deficiency causes hair loss similar to alopecia areata in mice.
research Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Demodex folliculorum Infestation: A Cross-Sectional Study in Peruvian Patients
People with Type 2 Diabetes are more likely to have a mite infestation called Demodex folliculorum.
research Does Complement Have a Role in the Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata?
The complement system might be involved in the development of alopecia areata and could lead to new treatments.
research Montagna Symposium 2013—Light and Skin: How Light Sustains, Damages, Treats, Images and Modifies Skin Biology
Light affects skin health, aging, and cancer risk, and new light-based treatments and imaging are promising for skin care.
research Temporal Dynamics of Endothelium After Radiation Injury Reveal a Transient Pro-Angiogenic Capillary Subpopulation Associated with Skin Repair
A temporary capillary cell type helps skin repair after radiation by promoting blood vessel growth.
research How does covid-19 affect the skin?
COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, from mild rashes to severe conditions.
research CAQ Corner: Basic concepts of transplant immunology
The document explains how the immune system reacts to organ transplants and the treatments used to prevent rejection.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia – a review and a practical guide for clinicians
The article concludes that understanding Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA) is crucial for effective treatment, which includes medication like 5α-reductase inhibitors and hydroxychloroquine.
research Role of regeneration in tissue repairing and therapies
The review concludes that innovations in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and developmental biology are essential for effective tissue repair and organ transplants.
research Hair follicle immune privilege and its collapse in alopecia areata
Hair follicles are normally protected from the immune system, but when this protection fails, it can cause hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Choreographing Immunity in the Skin Epithelial Barrier
The document concludes that the skin's immune system is complex, involving interactions with hair follicles, nerves, and microbes, and can protect or cause disease, offering targets for new treatments.
research Malnutrition and Allergies: Tipping the Immune Balance towards Health
Proper nutrition can help balance the immune system and reduce allergies.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia Beyond Cytotoxicity: Hair Follicle Immune Privilege Collapse and JAK-STAT Signaling
Chemotherapy-induced hair loss may be linked to immune system changes, and certain treatments could help but need careful use.
research Trichoblastic Carcinoma (“Malignant Trichoblastoma”) with Lymphatic and Hematogenous Metastases
Long-standing benign tumors can become cancerous, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
research Rheumatologic Manifestations of Pregnancy
Pregnancy can cause symptoms similar to rheumatic diseases, making diagnosis difficult, and affects various body systems, requiring careful distinction between normal changes and serious conditions.